Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 10 PB RA-GRS US GOV AZ-3Y
This Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity subscription provides 10 PB of Hot tier storage in US Government clouds with RA-GRS redundancy for a 3-year term, ensuring predictable costs and availability for your critical data.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for 10 PB of Hot tier storage for three years, avoiding potential price fluctuations.
- Government Compliance: Meets specific US Government cloud requirements with RA-GRS redundancy for data protection.
- Optimized Performance: Ensures Hot tier access for frequently used data, maintaining application responsiveness.
- Capacity Assurance: Guarantees 10 PB of storage availability, preventing capacity-related service disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity subscription for 10 Petabytes (PB) of Hot tier storage, specifically for US Government clouds, featuring geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS). It is licensed for a 3-year term with monthly billing, providing a commitment to capacity and cost predictability for large-scale data storage needs.
This solution is designed for government entities and organizations operating within US Government Azure environments that require substantial, reliable, and cost-effective storage for their own operations. It fits within an organization's Azure footprint, ensuring dedicated resources for critical applications and data that demand high availability and performance.
- 10 PB Hot Tier Storage: Guarantees access to a significant volume of high-performance, immediately accessible storage.
- US Government Cloud Specific: Tailored for Azure Government environments, meeting stringent security and compliance standards.
- RA-GRS Redundancy: Provides geo-redundant storage, replicating data across multiple Azure regions for maximum durability and disaster recovery.
- 3-Year Commitment: Offers long-term price predictability and capacity assurance for strategic data planning.
- Monthly Billing: Facilitates budget management with predictable monthly charges for the reserved capacity.
Secure your organization's critical data storage with predictable costs and guaranteed capacity through this 3-year Azure Reserved Capacity commitment.
What This Enables
Enable large-scale data archiving and compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent data retention and compliance mandates by reserving significant storage capacity. Ensure all required data is stored durably and accessibly for audit and regulatory purposes.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, data-intensive applications, regulatory compliance focus
Streamline predictable storage cost management
Streamline budgeting and financial planning by locking in storage costs for three years. This commitment prevents unexpected price increases and allows for more accurate forecasting of IT expenditures.
long-term IT strategy, budget-constrained departments, predictable operational expenses, large data volumes
Automate capacity assurance for critical workloads
Automate the provisioning of essential storage capacity, ensuring critical government applications and services have the resources they need without manual intervention. Prevent service disruptions due to storage limitations.
mission-critical systems, high-availability requirements, government IT infrastructure, disaster recovery planning
Key Features
10 PB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a substantial amount of storage is available for your organization's needs, preventing capacity shortages.
Hot Tier Storage
Provides immediate access to data, ensuring optimal performance for frequently used files and applications.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Ensures data durability and availability by replicating it across geographically separate regions, protecting against regional outages.
US Government Cloud Specific
Meets the unique security, compliance, and regulatory requirements of Azure Government environments.
3-Year Term
Offers long-term cost predictability and protects against future price increases for your storage investment.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service is specifically designed for US Government clouds, meeting stringent compliance and security requirements essential for public sector operations and data handling.
Defense & National Security
Organizations in this sector require highly secure, compliant, and resilient storage solutions for sensitive data, making Azure Government with RA-GRS a critical component.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Large volumes of patient data and research information require secure, compliant, and readily accessible storage, often necessitating specialized cloud environments like Azure Government.
Finance & Insurance
While not exclusively government, financial institutions often have strict regulatory requirements for data residency and protection that align with the security assurances of Azure Government.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Reserved Capacity?
Azure Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of compute or storage resources for a 1-year or 3-year term. This provides significant cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing and guarantees capacity availability.
What does RA-GRS mean for storage?
RA-GRS stands for Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region hundreds of miles away, providing high durability and availability even in the event of a regional disaster.
Who is eligible for Azure Government clouds?
Azure Government is designed for US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies and their partners. It adheres to specific compliance standards required for government data.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.